Honor 9A vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 26/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 177,554); the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 309g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 43 points higher (69/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (57/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Honor 9A by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (90/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (70/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (57/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 43 points (69/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.